aviation
/ˌeɪ̯.viˈeɪ̯.ʃən/ noun C1- The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
- Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft. · The history of aviation is full of daring pioneers.· He works in the aviation industry as a pilot.
- Industry that produces aircraft.
- Aircraft.
- A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.
Plural aviations
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Naturally, there are trade-offs to abandoning the convenience of modern aviation, as train travel requires significant patience and planning.
Elias carefully turned the brittle paper, instantly captivated by the depth of her profound passion for early aviation.
He navigated the extensive museum database, systematically cross-referencing her name with provincial aviation records from the early twentieth century.
Her extraordinary story would soon become the educational centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the courageous pioneering women of Canadian aviation.
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